MIME Type Restrictions

MIME Type Restrictions are designed to let you specify which types of file you want to be compressed, or alternatively, which types you do NOT wish to be compressed (leaving all other file types to be compressed). To select which mode the Restrictions page works in, change the Restrictions option on the Compression Settings page.

The MIME Type Restrictions page has two main areas: At the top of the page there is a form for you to enter new restrictions and below this is a list of all existing restrictions for this feature. To enter a restriction you will need to fill the following fields:
 

MIME Type

This is the document type that you want to restrict. Firstly select if you are creating an "Exact Match" or "Regular Expression". Next enter your MIME Type. For examples of Regular Expressions, please see Regular Expressions and Content Filters.

 

Once you submit the form, the page will be refreshed and your new restriction will be listed at the bottom of the page.

Managing Existing Restrictions

Below the Add Restriction form you will see a list of all existing restrictions. Each restriction has two icons next to it:

 

Modify Restriction

Clicking on this icon will take you to the Modify Restriction page. From this page you can change any of the information which is listed above.

Delete Restriction

Clicking on this icon will prompt you if you are sure you want to delete this restriction. If you OK the dialog then the restriction will be removed from the Existing Restrictions list and the page will be refreshed.